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Topic: Ever Had Vennaris Pizza? (Read 1485 times)

This is a very long shot, I know, but has anyone ever had Vennaris Pizza in Columbia, MD??

It is similar to Mac and Manco's in NJ, but I would rate it slightly better than M&M.I feel there is more flavor in the crust, and the sauce has more of a "bite" that I like.Similar in that the sauce is put on top, and they surely use some cheddar.

I have long suspected that the cheese is a Mozz/Mild Provolone/Cheddar mix, but I am not real good at identifying ingredients.

There is a very unique flavor that I have never tasted in other pies, although the M&M sort of has some of that same flavor...which is why I am thinking it has to do with the sauce on top, and the chedder....do you guys think that sauce on top, in itself, changes the flavor of the pie?

I have long suspected that the cheese is a Mozz/Mild Provolone/Cheddar mix, but I am not real good at identifying ingredients.

There is a very unique flavor that I have never tasted in other pies, although the M&M sort of has some of that same flavor...which is why I am thinking it has to do with the sauce on top, and the chedder....do you guys think that sauce on top, in itself, changes the flavor of the pie?

Dave

I got the picture from yelp. Since I had spent the time to look for it I just thought I'd attach it so others could see. I think the way you sauce a pie can change the dynamics of a lot of things. The cheese will melt differently and the dough will bake differently. But I still think it can come down to preference in the end. I mean its a lot easier to spread sauce on dough then it is to spread sauce on top of grated cheese.

I got the picture from yelp. Since I had spent the time to look for it I just thought I'd attach it so others could see. I think the way you sauce a pie can change the dynamics of a lot of things. The cheese will melt differently and the dough will bake differently. But I still think it can come down to preference in the end. I mean its a lot easier to spread sauce on dough then it is to spread sauce on top of grated cheese.

I like your thinking...when folks try something out of their box.....good stuff can happen for them at times...

I have worked on the boardwalk thread (Mack’s and Manco and Manco) on this forum trying to clone their pizzas, but would say that Vennaris crust looks better than either Mack’s in Wildwood or Manco and Manco in Ocean City, NJ. As far as I know Mack’s and Manco and Manco only use cheddar on their pizzas. The sauce on Vernnaris Pizza looks applied in the same way as Mack’s and Manco and Manco.

Yes! I live not too far from Vennari's adn agree its one of the most authentic. Reminds me a little of my fav in OC, MD, Ponzetti's, which also has a very unique cheese flavor/blend that I've never been able to identify. A little like Grotto's as well. By far one of the best choices in Balto area for real NY or boardwalk style pizza.